Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-02-04
THE RELICS FOUNO IN CLUVERIUS'
CELL WHEN OPENED.
From the Richmond Dispatch j


In small blank book, the beginning Of
which contained in print the constitution
and rules of the Missionary Society of the
First Baptist church, Cluverius had made
d summary OF the main points in his case.
and had listed against each item the
uames of his witnesses. Many of these
persons were never summoned, or if sum-
moned were not examined.
On the subjec, Of the lewd poetry found
10 Lillian 8 trunk and proved to be in the
nand willing OF Ciuvorlus, he had put
doWn three nameS-JWu OF them we'll
known personal friends of his.
They were not put on the stand.
In this book also Was partially sketched
Che statement OF lis Movements here on
March tue II 1.-THE paper Jnat Was afteI-
wards elaborated anu submitted to the
Governor. Nowhere appears the name OF
any lady who Could prove JuaG she saw
ulm at MuZ art Hail on the night in queS-
ion.
On the bed was the steel-gray suit OF
clothes which the prisoner frequently
wore when he appeared III court and
which he took IF just before he started 10
he galloWs. Mr.. Dunn said Yesterday
that Cluverius undressed with steady
hands, and. having put on the galiows
suit, remarked that the fiG was a good
one. In the pockets were found many
clippings from newspapers, prose and
poetry, uninteresJing memoranda, and
letters and visiting cards from friends.
HIS LIBRARY.
On one table was piled number Of
books. papers, cigar-boxes. and bottle
of bay rum. Among the books were:
How to See Jesus, 1.-THE Glorious Suf
ferings of Christi large bound volume
of Arthur's 'sHome Magaziue," 1.-The
Young Mau's Own Book''-a manual of
etiquette, Sc; Hand Book of the Eng
llsh Tongue" by Josephus Angus; ''Seek-
ers After Cod" "Persuaslons to Early
Piety,' Effect OF Living on the Man
ners," "Hlstory Of the United States. y
Blood of Jesus" 'OJhmar," and ''Prin-
ces Napraxine," by Oulda, and number
of legal books. A few flowers were left
| IN the cell, which were whitening and dying
| for want of the friendly nurture once ad-
ministered to them 10y him who is dead.
The cut flowers which had been sent to
him by friends, were carefully put away
and preserved. A faint scent of bygone
sweetness yet fingered with them.
TORN NOTES.
! In one corner of the ROOM was a small
pile of writing paper. torn into shreds
Here said Sergeant Smith, 1.-THE prison
er stood on the morning of the execution
and destroyed large number of letters
notes, and memoranda"
! He had doubtless anticipated search
Nothing that could give him away" Wal
| to be found.
| DEAD FLOWERS.
Two small ported geraniums which haG
bsen left in the room were discovered witt
shrivelled leaves, aud exhibited the ap
pearance of having died fol want of thu
pourlshment and care they received before
che prisoner was taken 20 the scaffold
The other ard larger generaniums were
taken out on the 10Th.
There we're a large number of letters
and papers brought to light, but no proof
that Cluverius made confession.
"REMINISCENCES OF HIS LEGAL LIFE.
Among other things found in the room
was Cluverins's e-book, an old account
book bound in leather. The entries were
not numerous, but were made in neat
baud and Systematically. 1t was record
of all his work as IA member of the bar.
Here, too, was a memorandum of the
checks he bad drawn upon his bank &C.
count in the Planters National Bank of
this city. The last entry was, 'sMarch
18th. cash $2.'' This was the money
drawn 10 person by Cluverius to pay for
bis lodging at the Davis House On the
nights of March 12sh and 18Th
Z In his trunk was a lot of closuing, outer